Events in March 2014
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| 02/23/2014 | 02/24/2014(1 event)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Safety Care Training is a two-full-day training that teaches the goals of safety management, interdisciplinary treatment, creates an understanding of challenging behavior, establishing a safe environment, practicing safety habits, delivering and differential reinforcement. Safety care training teaches incident minimization, de-escalation procedures, incident management (physical safety techniques) and post incident procedures. This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 02/25/2014(2 events)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Safety Care Training is a two-full-day training that teaches the goals of safety management, interdisciplinary treatment, creates an understanding of challenging behavior, establishing a safe environment, practicing safety habits, delivering and differential reinforcement. Safety care training teaches incident minimization, de-escalation procedures, incident management (physical safety techniques) and post incident procedures. This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 02/26/2014 | 02/27/2014(1 event)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Recertification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm One College Avenue Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Participants will recertify on verbal and physical de-escalation techniques. Various therapeutic holds will be demonstrated and practiced. They will learn to de-escalate a crisis situation and test out of core competencies. This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 02/28/2014(1 event)8:30 am: Student Learning Objectives (SLOs): An Introduction (Part 1) 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 700 College Place Williamsport, PA 17701 USA This session is an introduction to Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) and their role in PA's educator effectiveness system. Participants will design, build, and review SLOs for use in guiding instruction and determining student mastery and/or growth as part of PA's educator effectiveness system. This training is open to all school districts and required for SLO Pilot districts. Participants will review the requirements and timeline for the SLO Pilot; review each component used in the SLO process, including the role of high-quality performance measures; and examine tools and techniques available to teachers and principals. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 03/01/2014 |
| 03/02/2014 | 03/03/2014 | 03/04/2014 | 03/05/2014(2 events)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Recertification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Participants will recertify on verbal and physical de-escalation techniques. Various therapeutic holds will be demonstrated and practiced. They will learn to de-escalate a crisis situation and test out of core competencies. This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. 8:30 am: Student Learning Objectives (SLOs): An Introduction (Part 1) 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This session is an introduction to Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) and their role in PA's educator effectiveness system. Participants will design, build, and review SLOs for use in guiding instruction and determining student mastery and/or growth as part of PA's educator effectiveness system. This training is open to all school districts and required for SLO Pilot districts. Participants will review the requirements and timeline for the SLO Pilot; review each component used in the SLO process, including the role of high-quality performance measures; and examine tools and techniques available to teachers and principals. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org.
| 03/06/2014 | 03/07/2014(3 events)8:30 am: Student Learning Objectives (SLOs): An Introduction (Part 1) 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 This session is an introduction to Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) and their role in PA's educator effectiveness system. Participants will design, build, and review SLOs for use in guiding instruction and determining student mastery and/or growth as part of PA's educator effectiveness system. This training is open to all school districts and required for SLO Pilot districts. Participants will review the requirements and timeline for the SLO Pilot; review each component used in the SLO process, including the role of high-quality performance measures; and examine tools and techniques available to teachers and principals. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 03/08/2014 |
| 03/09/2014 | 03/10/2014(1 event)9:00 am: DSRP Yellow Belt (Cohort 2) 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 In this two-day workshop, participants will refine their use of the Patterns of Thinking Method and the application of DSRP to State standards. Each participant will leave with a better understanding of the Patterns of Thinking Method and will participate in a hands-on workshop in which they learn to review and refine classroom use of the Patterns of Thinking, focusing on the Guiding Questions, ThinkBlocks, and DSRP Diagrams.
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| 03/16/2014 | 03/17/2014 | 03/18/2014(1 event)8:00 am: Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) 8:00 am - 3:30 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 The Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaching (PIIC) is a state-wide system of support that enhances the work of school-based instructional coaches. School-based instructional coaches provide professional development for teachers and school leaders focused on refining classroom practices, increasing student engagement, and improving student achievement. Sessions will be designed around PIICs four elements of coaching and include strategies for one-on-one and small group coaching, analyzing data, using evidenced-based literacy/instructional strategies, and strategies to promote reflective practices. Because these sessions focus on the process of coaching, it is applicable to all curriculum models including Learning-Focused Schools, Reading Apprenticeship, and Standards Aligned System. The content of these sessions is applicable to PreK-12 teacher leaders, instructional coaches, department chairs, curriculum coordinators, and principals. Identified PIIC coaches are required to attend all sessions throughout the year while non-PIIC participants are encouraged but not required to attend all sessions throughout the year. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org.
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| 03/23/2014 | 03/24/2014(1 event) | 03/25/2014(3 events)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 200 West Fourth Street Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Safety Care Training is a two-full-day training that teaches the goals of safety management, interdisciplinary treatment, creates an understanding of challenging behavior, establishing a safe environment, practicing safety habits, delivering and differential reinforcement. Safety care training teaches incident minimization, de-escalation procedures, incident management (physical safety techniques) and post incident procedures. This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. 8:30 am: Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) - Assessment Literacy Series (Part 2) 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 2400 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 It is recommended that participants have already attended "An Introduction to SLOs - Part 1" or have a solid understanding of the SLO process prior to attending this workshop. This session will focus on how to develop quality summative assessments that meet the criteria of SLOs. Participants will explore the following aspects of creating quality summative assessments and SLOs: - How to use Webb's Depth of Knowledge to create rigorous assessments - How to design effective multiple choice questions - How to create rubrics to accurately measure student performance - Tools to support building quality summative assessments that meet the demands of SLOs Participants need to bring a draft of an SLO or other summative assessment that they are currently using or plan to use in 2014-2015. Time will be built into this session to review and revise participants' assessments. Participants should also bring a digital device to support them in the development and revisions of their assessments. | 03/26/2014(1 event)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 200 West Fourth Street Williamsport, PA 17701 USA 570-323-8561 This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Safety Care Training is a two-full-day training that teaches the goals of safety management, interdisciplinary treatment, creates an understanding of challenging behavior, establishing a safe environment, practicing safety habits, delivering and differential reinforcement. Safety care training teaches incident minimization, de-escalation procedures, incident management (physical safety techniques) and post incident procedures. This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 03/27/2014 | 03/28/2014(1 event) | 03/29/2014 |
| 03/30/2014 | 03/31/2014(1 event)8:30 am: Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) - Assessment Literacy Series (Part 2) 8:30 am - 3:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 It is recommended that participants have already attended "An Introduction to SLOs - Part 1" or have a solid understanding of the SLO process prior to attending this workshop. This session will focus on how to develop quality summative assessments that meet the criteria of SLOs. Participants will explore the following aspects of creating quality summative assessments and SLOs: - How to use Webb's Depth of Knowledge to create rigorous assessments - How to design effective multiple choice questions - How to create rubrics to accurately measure student performance - Tools to support building quality summative assessments that meet the demands of SLOs Participants need to bring a draft of an SLO or other summative assessment that they are currently using or plan to use in 2014-2015. Time will be built into this session to review and revise participants' assessments. Participants should also bring a digital device to support them in the development and revisions of their assessments. | 04/01/2014 | 04/02/2014(1 event)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Safety Care Training is a two-full-day training that teaches the goals of safety management, interdisciplinary treatment, creates an understanding of challenging behavior, establishing a safe environment, practicing safety habits, delivering and differential reinforcement. Safety care training teaches incident minimization, de-escalation procedures, incident management (physical safety techniques) and post incident procedures. This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 04/03/2014(1 event)8:00 am: Quality Behavior Solutions - Safety Care Specialist Certification 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 33 Springbrook Drive Canton, PA 17724 USA 570-673-6001 This training requires demonstration of 18 verbal and physical competencies. Participants should come prepared and willing to demonstrate mastery of each competency. Safety Care Training is a two-full-day training that teaches the goals of safety management, interdisciplinary treatment, creates an understanding of challenging behavior, establishing a safe environment, practicing safety habits, delivering and differential reinforcement. Safety care training teaches incident minimization, de-escalation procedures, incident management (physical safety techniques) and post incident procedures. This is a physical training. Participants should dress appropriately in loose, comfortable clothing. Please refrain from wearing flip flops, sandals, clogs, or open toed shoes. Athletic shoes such as sneakers are most appropriate. The training will require participants to shuffle backward, twist and turn and transition from a standing to floor position. Participants should only register if they are willing and able to demonstrate the physical competencies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the facilitator. This training is not open to parents, outside agencies, or districts not within IU 17. School districts served by BLaST IU 17 will not be invoiced. Registration fees will be covered by IDEA funding. Lunch will be provided on site. ** Participants must attend the entire two-day training to receive certification and Act 48 credit. Partial credit will not be awarded. To register for this event please visit www.elrnr.org. | 04/04/2014 | 04/05/2014 |